Full Breakdown
Polish Influencer Latwogang Leads £50 Million Livestream Fundraiser for Child Cancer
4/27/2026, 10:19:07 PM
The Nine-Day Livestream
Over nine days in late April 2026, 23-year-old Piotr Garkowski, known online as Latwogang, hosted a continuous livestream from a studio flat on Warsaw’s right bank. The broadcast featured the charity anthem “I’m still here,” a collaboration between rapper Bedoes 2115 and 11-year-old cancer patient Maja Mecan, which played on loop while Latwogang and guests performed dares, recreated viral moments and engaged viewers. The event aimed to support the Cancer Fighters foundation, which assists children diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Key Participants
The marathon attracted a wide array of Polish and international figures. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sent a video of an improvised keyboard performance. Speed skater Vladimir Semirunniy donated his Olympic silver medal from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and shaved his head on camera. Football star Robert Lewandowski posted a TikTok dance and contributed over £200,000. Tennis champion Iga Swiatek gave £20,000 and two Wimbledon tickets. Additional guests included ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, and numerous music artists who recreated their biggest hits.
Data & Statistics
The fundraiser surpassed its original target of 500,000 zloty (£102,000), reaching 257 million zloty (£52.5 million) by the finale. More than 1.5 million viewers tuned in for the closing segment, making the campaign one of the highest-grossing fundraising events on YouTube. Individual contributions included Lewandowski’s £200,000+ donation, Swiatek’s £20,000, and numerous smaller gifts from other participants.
Official Statements & Responses
Organizers Piotr Garkowski and Bedoes 2115 publicly thanked supporters, urging media outlets to highlight the fundraiser and emphasizing that cancer is not a death sentence. The Cancer Fighters foundation pledged full transparency, promising to publish a detailed accounting of all expenditures on a dedicated website. The foundation emphasized that the funds will be directed toward medical treatment, logistical assistance and support services for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Criticism & Opposition
No dissenting viewpoints or criticisms were reported in the available sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Sorry for my Polish!” — Chris Martin, Musician, Coldplay
- “If you suffer from cancer just like me, this song is for you. I’m Maja and this is my third relapse, and I have reasons to diss you,” — Maja Mecan, 11-year-old cancer patient
- “I’m still here/Did you think you had me?/I’m still here/We laugh in your face/I’m still here/And I’m not going anywhere.” — Chorus of “I’m still here.”
- “We ask the media … to publicise the fundraiser and the awareness that cancer is not a death sentence. Because that is all we care about,” — Piotr Garkowski (Latwogang) and Bedoes 2115, Organizers
What’s Next
The Cancer Fighters foundation will launch the promised public-accountability website, allowing donors to track the allocation of the £50 million raised.
